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Category: Preparedness

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

2021 Holiday Gift Guide

I’ve been asked about some of my favorite gear over the past year. I figured I’d make a gift guide to help you out. Faran Sport by NorthForkGear Rated “Best Bug-Repelling Tee” by Outside magazine Tested and proven, EPA-registered Insect Shield® Repellent Technology lasts through 70 launderings – the expected lifetime of most garments. Protects against bugs, such…

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What you know about hygiene in the field can extend your outdoor adventures

What you know about hygiene in the field can extend your outdoor adventures

Introduction to hygiene in the field One of the main questions I often get asked is around some form of hygiene in the field. Whether it is my teeth, hands, body or hair, there are solutions that are quick and easy fixes while you are out camping, hunting or just spending time outdoors. On a…

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History Can Repeat Itself With A Victory Garden

History Can Repeat Itself With A Victory Garden

With self-reliance as a whole, we continually learn from our fathers and forefathers. The necessity for planting a Victory Garden is stronger than the desire. Since the coronavirus hit the state of Washington, January 19, 2020 we have seen our stores run out of goods on the shelf, despite the premium price companies pay for…

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3 reasons why you should eat bugs

3 reasons why you should eat bugs

I know. As you read the title you are saying, “Eeeewwww GROSS! There are zero reasons why I should eat bugs!” And you may be right, but I want to at least provide 3 reasons why you should eat bugs and maybe you’ll see things a little differently. The first time I ate a bug…

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A New Website Coming?

A New Website Coming?

While many of you may think I’m just lazy or not putting out anything fresh, I have been in the planning stages for a new website for the past couple of months. I’ve been checking options and possibilities as well as strategies to help both you and me. I want it to be faster, more…

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10 GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR 2019

10 GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS FOR 2019

STILL struggling to determine what to get that special someone in your life? Maybe these 10 suggestions from the Holiday Gift Ideas for 2019 will be just what they wanted. Allett Nylon Sport Wallet – $25 Great everyday wallet with RFID Blocking. The slim design allows you to load it up with cards or cash…

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Go West To Montana

Go West To Montana

Many of you followed along the journey we had on our way from outside Atlanta, Georgia to the other side of the country to Bonner, MT. The good news is we made it. But what about the journey? You may not care. You may have only wanted to know if I made it. And that…

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Are You Defeated?

Are You Defeated?

When you think you have a dream in front of you and something blocks it, DO YOU QUIT? Too many of us die with the dream inside of us without sharing it with others OR even enjoying it ourselves. Is that You? A mentor told me once that it is not necessarily about the outcome…

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The Exotac titanLight – Review

The Exotac titanLight – Review

I grew up with the thought that Zippo had the best lighter in the world. This thing was used in movies and by military forces around the globe. But they ALL had one problem, lighter fluid evaporation. That alone was the main reason my investment into the product was minimal. Enter the Exotac titanLight 🙂…

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Is your day anything like mine?

Is your day anything like mine?

Recently I’ve been asked a LOT about my daily routine. I don’t think it’s anything special and it will be changing for relevance. However, it’s apparently got some people thinking and rethinking how they go about their day. I will state this is a Weekday example. Weekends are geared for filming, teaching or spending time…

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It’s Getting Closer!

It’s Getting Closer!

I sit at my computer looking over my to-do lists. It is early. Not Navy Seal (0430) but 0630 early. The lists can get a little overwhelming. Yes, it is plural because it is dependent on what area of focus I am working on. The fragrance of the strong, dark coffee hits me and am…

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Field Hygiene – Combat Wipes Review

Field Hygiene – Combat Wipes Review

  Hygiene is one of the most overlooked necessities in the field. Whether you are camping, hiking, fighting, hunting, or just taking a stroll, your body requires certain levels of cleanliness in order to not be a petri dish for bacteria and disease. This is where Combat Wipes come into play. According to the packaging…

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Preparing Food and Supplies for Emergencies

Preparing Food and Supplies for Emergencies

Preparing Food and Supplies for Emergencies   Image Source: Unsplash  One of the most unsettling things about our world is the increasing prevalence of natural disasters. Earthquakes, blizzards, and flooding have the potential to put you and your family out of contact with civilisation – and well-stocked supermarkets – for weeks at a time. But…

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Off Grid Tools Survival Axe – Review

Off Grid Tools Survival Axe – Review

Secretly everyone wishes they could have the best tools on the market. Additionally, they wish they could have an all-in-one tool. Your wish has been granted with the Off Grid Tools Survival Axe! This thing is rugged! The contoured, glass-filled nylon handle that I was using, meant my hand was not easily going to slip,…

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